✦ Plain-English Summary

Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Amendment (Norfolk Island) 2020

What it does

This bill removes a specific section (Section 3A) from the Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997 that previously applied to Norfolk Island. The change brings Norfolk Island's bankruptcy laws into line with a broader package of territorial law changes happening in 2020.

Why it matters

Norfolk Island residents dealing with bankruptcy will now follow the same estate charge rules as the rest of Australia, rather than having a separate provision. This simplifies the legal framework after Norfolk Island's administration changed.

Key details

• The change: Section 3A of the bankruptcy act is completely removed—it previously contained special rules just for Norfolk Island
• When it starts: This law takes effect at the same time as Part 1 of the Territories Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (which handles Norfolk Island's broader governance changes)
• Who it affects: People in Norfolk Island involved in bankruptcy proceedings, and the officials administering their estates

Official Description

Introduced with the Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2020, the bill amends the Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997 to extend the application of the Act to Norfolk Island.

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This bill passed by voice vote — parliament agreed without calling a formal count. A division is only recorded when a member explicitly requests one.

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